Human Relations & Police Work

The sixth edition of this well-received volume provides the opportunity for readers to experience the problems inherent in the various roles of a law enforcement officer though an experiential case-study approach presenting situations that address police-community relations, crisis prevention, juvenile justice, the emotionally distressed/mentally ill, police stress, ethical dilemmas, and administrative/supervisory issues. Solving the problems in these 63 scenarios promotes thoughtful and stimulating class discussion on the challenging nature of police work. Not-for-sale instructor resource material available to college and university faculty only; contact publisher directly.

Titles of related interest also available from Waveland Press: Alpert et al., Policing: Continuity and Change, Second Edition (ISBN 9781478611462); Barker, Danger, Duty, and Disillusion: The Worldview of Los Angeles Police Officers (ISBN 9781577660415); Barlow-Barlow, Police in a Multicultural Society: An American Story (ISBN 9781577661290); Braswell et al., Case Studies in Criminal Justice Ethics, Second Edition (ISBN 9781577667476); and Dunham-Alpert, Critical Issues in Policing: Contemporary Readings, Seventh Edition (ISBN 9781478622871).

"I have used all six editions. This is an excellent tool to stimulate class discussion!" -- Max L. Bromley, University of South Florida

"Having served in law enforcement for 31 years, through the ranks from patrol officer to police chief, I find the scenarios in this text realistic and an excellent base for discussions." -- Morris Jones, Virginia State University

"I have used this text several times with great success. The wide variety of scenarios coupled with interesting discussion questions allow a number of ways to engage students." -- David A. Armstrong, McNeese State University